[Laker14]

Originally Posted by Normal

Three times this spring. The one most memorable was a cart traveling opposite of traffic flow next to the Mallory gate.

The one I saw was the circle by Sea Breeze. She, too, was going the wrong way.

I was sure I was going to see a fatal encounter, however, the cars all managed to stop before hitting her.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by PurePeach

Did you mean a retractable leash that allows extension? I’ve never seen a non-flexible leash - that would mean walking the dog at the end of a “stick”!

Yes

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by capdad613Aa

Maybe a better solution is for you/bikers to not be on a walking trail.

Well, the OP isn't talking about a "walking trail", so there's that...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Nell57

Well this discussion has been totally confusing.
Walk on the right, the way you should. Walk on the left, facing traffic.
What about the guy walking the other way on the path, toward you? Where do you want him to walk?

On the left side of the path... Facing traffic...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Laker14

Regardless of what the rules are, I'd walk facing traffic so I can see bicycles and e-bikes coming at me. Some rules are just too stupid to follow, and the rule that says I should let e-bikes and regular bikes approach me from behind, unseen and unheard, is one of those rules.

Good thing there is no such rule...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by DrHitch

1) Multimodal paths are NOT roadways. Walk, run, bicycle on the right-hand side of path.

2) When overtaking anybody, pull left (assuming no oncoming person, cart, bicycle) and give audible notice (voice, bell, horn tap)

Oh, and glance behind you from time to time to see if anyone is approaching

And don't be surprised when someone hits you from behind...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by kendi

So you’re that person walking on the opposite side of all the other walkers. Are you also the one who forces them to move into the path of oncoming traffic or bikes coming from behind to get around you?

Yes, he's the person who is trying his best to be safe on the paths...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy

Blowing by someone walking a dog, is really stupid, because the dog is on a leash and could move out in front of the bike, which could be deadly for the dog and the bike rider.....

Not if you keep your dog in a short leash, to the outside of the path...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

They are referring to walking trails, where there is NO vehicular traffic at all. No golf carts, no cars. On walking trails, pedestrians -are- the traffic. You can't walk against yourself. The pedestrian has the right of way, and bikes need to take extra caution when passing them.

If everyone did what they were supposed to do, there'd be no problem. On a walking trail, everyone is on the right. There is no "against traffic." Bike riders call out or use a bell to alert pedestrians that they're about to pass, and dog-walkers keep their dog properly heeled on a short leash.

Then don't complain when you're hit from behind...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Laker14

and you be sure, after you've been creamed from behind by a bike or e-bike you neither heard, nor saw, to let the paramedics know you were obeying the rules. That will make your broken bones heal much faster.

Beat me to it...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Normal

In our community rules seem to mean nothing. Just ask the golf cart riders in automobile traffic circles.

How often does that actually happen?

When it does, it's usually a newcomer or renter who made a mistake...

I almost did it when I first rented a cart. Luckily, I realized my mistake before I entered the circle and I was able to hop the curb and get back to the MMP...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by roob1

The biker came from behind...did you not read that?

Because the walker wasn't waking on the left, facing traffic...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by ohioshooter

I guess you are supposed to have eyes in the back of your head. No matter what side of the path you walk on there will be traffic coming from behind. My opinion, and I won’t change my mind, walk on the right like you are supposed to.

And if the had been walking, facing traffic, they would have seen the biker...

But sure. Don't change your mind... When you're it be someone coming up behind you, at least you'll know you didn't change your mind...

[ohioshooter]

Blah blah blah. I’m done.

[Kenswing]

You would think by reading this thread that by walking on the right side of the path the emergency room would be full with pedestrians that have been mutilated my killer cyclists. But just like the long dead alligator attack thread, it just ain’t happening.

Just another thread to have something to argue about.